Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Acknowledgments
Summary
Contents
Figures and Tables
Mindfulness Meditation
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Implementing Mindfulness Meditation Programs in the Army
Organization of This Report
Systematic Review
Characteristics of Selected Mindfulness Meditation Programs
Results of the Search
Description of Included Studies
Study Quality for Individual Included Studies
Summary
Effects of Mindfulness on Attention
Effects of Mindfulness on Emotion Regulation
Effects of Mindfulness on Impulsivity, Morale, Productivity, and Social Support
Effects of Mindfulness on Decisionmaking, Communication Skills, and Teamwork
Summary
Chapter Five: Effects of Mindfulness Meditation on Stress
Effects of Mindfulness on General Stress
Effects of Mindfulness on Parenting Stress
Summary
Framework for Understanding Program Characteristics
Characteristics of Four Mindfulness Programs
Considerations for Implementing Mindfulness Programs in the Military
Summary
Strengths and Limitations
Key Findings
Recommendations
A. Systematic Review Protocol
B. Strength of Evidence and Conclusion for Each Outcome
C. Effects of Mindfulness Meditation on Attention
D. Effects of Mindfulness Meditation on Emotion Regulation
E. Effects of Mindfulness Meditation on Impulsivity, Morale, Productivity, and Social Support
F. Effects of Mindfulness Meditation on Decisionmaking, Communication Skills, and Teamwork
Abbreviations
References
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